Little Bay Farringdon(Restaurant)

Little Bay Farringdon Review

Best for: comfort food; intimate setting; happy feelings.

Great: rib eye steak; ‘Specials’ menu; wine list.

We all experience those days when rain drips down the window and the office is so chilly that you have to sit in a scarf and coat; when you stub your toe for the second time or stand on a upturned plug; when you’re unhappy for no palpable reason except that a woman glared at you on the tube and stole your seat. Grey days when a miserable feeling lingers over your head like a persistent cloud.

I find, generally, those particular days are a write-off. All day I mope about, avoiding conversation with anyone until I can leave work, headphones firmly in place to blot out the dreariness of the outside world.

Yet, although the day is a write-off, there are half-way remedies that help soothe and alleviate the unhappiness that the earlier day caused. My favourite thing to do is visit my Mum’s house to sit in front of the fire stroking lazy cats, watching trash TV, being fed steaming plates of comfort food, and drinking cup after cup of tea (or glass or three of wine).

So let me let you into a little, recently discovered, secret of mine. After a day like the one just described – when everything is rubbish and things don’t seem to go the way they were planned – I suggest you visit the Little Bay restaurant in Farringdon.

Little Bay is a cuddle in restaurant form. From its intimate surroundings – think dimly lit and flickering candles, dark red walls and small tables – to its small but crafted menu of comfort foods galore, there is no better place to escape to when you’ve had a crappy day.

Seated at a table by a friendly but not overbearing waiter, who takes our coats and pulls out our chairs – the earlier heated phonecall from my boss is all but forgotten - I begin to thaw out slowly, wiggling my toes to regain feeling.

Glass of wine ordered and the evil seat-stealing witch on the train pales into insignificance. I start to think about having a conversation with my long-suffering partner, who’s used to sitting quietly and shutting up when I’m in a grey mood. He’s also busy looking at the menu, commenting positively on the idea that he might indulge in two steaks in two days.

Starters ordered and served quickly and painlessly. Mopping up the thick, white wine and shallot sauce that pools in the bottom of my bowl, the only thing I am commiserating about is the fact that I devoured the fat, juicy mussels too quickly. I forget about the irritation of my shoes letting in water (hence the freezing feet) and my toes warm up.

The main courses come and I’m glad I have a boyfriend who doesn’t mind sharing food as I hack off a piece of his perfectly cooked, medium rib-eye steak, juice running down my face (but I don’t care). The memories of the early morning misery have died. What was I even sad about?

Contented, with puffed out stomach and a Cheshire cat style grin, I sit back in my chair. Terrible travel, ratty bosses and rainy pavements fade completely from my mind as I think of more pressing matters, such as what to have for pudding. It’s a choice between the white chocolate cheesecake and the banana cream filled profiteroles. And when decisions are as hard as that, the only option is to pick both.

The Little Bay restaurant is the perfect tonic for ‘one of those days’: the plaster to my bloodied and bleeding morning; the perfect antidote to a dismal day. So next time you feel like giving up and going back to bed with the covers firmly over your head, take a little trip down Farringdon Road – and dine your woes away.
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“When I discovered Little Bay restaurant, I suddenly realised how boring my life was without it!! Whenever I feel depressed or really exhausted, I pop in for my favourite Burger and Profiteroles. It sure does perk you up. And the restaurant atmosphere is so relaxed. Not only that, but the food is also exceptionally good value. I make sure that I take every opportunity to pop in to Little Bay Farringdon. I encourage anyone who hasn't already been to check it out - you won't be disappointed. And to those of you who have already been, you will already be going back again and again!”
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Little Bay Farringdon Opening Hours

Monday:

12:00pm - 12:00am

Friday:

12:00pm - 12:00am

Tuesday:

12:00pm - 12:00am

Saturday:

12:00pm - 12:00am

Wednesday:

12:00pm - 12:00am

Sunday:

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Thursday:

12:00pm - 12:00am

Additional Information

Little Bay Farringdon Food & Drinks

Cuisine Type: European

Average Price: £15-20

Little Bay Farringdon Food Menu

We run an early-bird deal from noon until 7pm where starters and desserts are £2.55 each and mains are £6.45 each. Then, from 7pm until midnight, the starters and desserts cost £3.55 each and the mains cost £8.45 each. Please email us to request a menu.

Apple Cake with Vanilla Ice-Cream
£2.55 from Noon until 7pm, £3.55 after 7pm

£ 2.55

Profiteroles with Banana Cream and Hot Chocolate Sauce

Profiteroles with Banana Cream and Hot Chocolate Sauce
£2.55 from Noon until 7pm, £3.55 after 7pm

£ 2.55

Chocolate Log with poached Pear and Vanilla Ice-Cream

Chocolate Log with poached Pear and Vanilla Ice-Cream
£2.55 from Noon until 7pm, £3.55 after 7pm

£ 2.55

Cheese Platter

Cheese Platter
£2.55 from Noon until 7pm, £3.55 after 7pm

£ 2.55

Little Bay Farringdon Drinks Menu

If you are looking for reasonably priced drinks to go with a reasonably priced meal, look no further than Little Bay Farringdon. You will be shocked at all of our prices, especially when you experience the rich decor and sophisticated atmosphere which our Little Bay patrons adore.

Special offers, discounts and deals at Little Bay Farringdon

Little Bay Farringdon offers great deals on already cheap prices. See below for our current deals. Altneratively, you can contact us for more information.

Updated 15/03/2011

Little Bay Farringdon Hire Details

Contact us for more details regarding hiring.

Updated 15/03/2011

Name: Party AreaType: Restricted AreaDays: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, SaturdayCost - Hire Fee: £ 0 / Min Bar Spend: £ 0Options: Food Available, Seating Available, DJ: NoneCapacity: 100Notes: We have a large party area which caters for 100-120 people and can be sectioned off for your party. There is no hire fee and no minimum spend, you just have to buy a meal. Contact us for more details.

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